Senior Manager (Internal Grants and Secretariat Services)

Hong Kong Baptist University

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead internal research-funding schemes, secretariat services, and a professional team.
Oversee the full lifecycle of internal funding schemes from call preparation through project closure.
Serve as principal administrative coordinator for Research Committee, Research Ethics Committee, and assigned panels.
Monitor regulatory and policy developments in research ethics, AI, data management, and privacy, translating them into guidance and controls.

Bachelor's degree or above, preferably with postgraduate qualification.
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in research administration, committee governance, or higher education with substantial managerial experience.
Sound knowledge of university research governance and understanding of research ethics and data governance.
Strong leadership, project-management, analytical, and policy-drafting skills with ability to manage sensitive cases and competing deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills and credibility in liaising with senior academics.
Excellent written and spoken English and Chinese; Putonghua advantageous.
Strong digital literacy and ability to use research-management systems and data analytics tools effectively.

Fixed-term contract of three years with possible re-appointment subject to mutual agreement.